WEDDINGS

Press, Volume LXXI, Issue 21449, 15 April 1935, Page 3

WEDDINGS

HUNTER—WHITTA A wedding of interest to a wide circle of friends in Canterbury, especially in Ashburton, was celebrated on Saturday at St. James' Church, Lower Riccarton, when Elsa Ngarita, elder daughter of Mr and Mrs H. B. Whitta, Hagley street, was married to Hugh William, younger son of the late Dr. Hugh Hunter (Ashburton) and of Mrs Hunter (Riccarton). The Rev. R. de Lambert performed the ceremony, and Miss Bailey was the organist.

Autumn flowers, arranged in the church by friends of the bride, made an effective setting for the frock of white georgette worn by the bride, who was escorted by her father. Three velvet flowers softened the neckline of the bodice, which was given a yoke effect by triple rows of f'aggotting. The sleeves, attached below the shoulders, were trimmed with faggotting above the wrists, and tiny satin buttons fastened the cuffs in points over the hands. Similar buttons were placed closely from the neck to the back of the waistline, where a satin sash was knotted loosely. The skirt, pleated from the kneeline, formed a slight train, and a double flounce of pleating was shaped to a point in front. Her veil of unhemmed tulle was held with a chaplet of pink rosebuds, and circlets of similar flowers weighted the long train, which was edged with tulle frilling. She carried an arm bouquet of shaded pink roses. Miss Marjorie Best was bridesmaid, and two smaller attendants were Miss Ngaire Whitta, the bride's sister, and Miss Edna Rowe, a cousih. Miss Best's frock of malachite-green taffeta was finely checked with gold and finished with a sash of the material lined with pale gold taffeta. The frock, made on long, straight lines, had a round neckline, and uncommon upstanding short puffed sleeves. Fullness was given to the skirt by a low-set flounce which had a slightly uneven hemline. Her wide-brimmed biskra straw hat was trimmed with narrow green velvet ribbon, and a spray of pink roses and begonias brightened her ruched muff of green checked taffeta.

The smaller attendants wore blushpink frocks to tafi'eta .softened at the neckline with berthe collar, and green and pink taffeta flowers weighted the tie-ends of their taffeta sashes, similar flowers shewing on the skirts above the double flounces. Their head bandeaux were of pink and green flowers, and sprays of pink flowers trimmed their ruchcd taffeta muffs.

Dr. Stewart Hunter, the bridegroom's brother, was best man, and the ushers were Messrs J. Watts and Colin McKee

After the ceremony the guests were entertained at the home of the bride's parents. Mrs Whitta was wearing a raspberry-red silk crepe frock clasped with a brilliant buckle at the cowled neckline, the sleeves having fulllength insets of pink crepe faggottcd to the upper section and caught into short pink cuffs. Her smart felt hat to match was trimmed with narrow velvet ribbon and a feather quill, and she carried carnations and begonias. The bridegroom's mother wore a black and white ensemble of figured crepe marocain, the short coat having deep cliffs and a collar of oyster grey. A black and white feather mount trimmed her black velour hat, and she wore also a grey squirrel stole. Roses and begonias in autumn shades were arranged in her bouquet. Mrs K Rowe. Grandmother of the bride, wore a black wool georgette frock with collar and cutis of white silk antrakhan. and her black Bangkok straw hat was relieved with white. Mrs Carl Thorn ("Melbourne), the bride's great aunt, wore a frock of mole-col-oured afgalaine, finished with a white satin vestee and revers, and her hat was of wine velour felt.

For travelling, the bride wore a Marina blue light-weight woollen frock with a stitched pointed collar and jabot of white satin. Her fawn coat had a deep fur collar, and brown velvet ribbon and a feather mount trimmed her fawn felt hat. BARNETT—MANHIRE Pink dahlias with maples and palms decorated St. Ninian's Presbyterian Church, on Saturday afternoon, for the marriage of Dorothy Jean, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs H. Manhire, Riccarton, to Stanley Percival, youngest son of the late Mr T. R. BaiTiett, of Riccarton, and formerly of Tai Tapu. The Rev. John Allan performed the ceremony, and Mr W. Lunn, who had been oiganist for the marriage of the bride's parents, played the wedding music. During the signing of the register, Master G. Downer, the bride's cousin, sang a solo. The bride was given away by her father. Her frock of parchment satin lamon was made on close-fitting lines, and fell in soft flares from the kneeline. Accordeon pleating edged the small cape which was caught at the neckline with a cluster of satin flowers and orange blossom, and similar pleating trimmed the long fitting sleeves at the wrists, and weighted the hemline and double train of the

skirt. A halo of net leaves, edged with silver thread, formed the headdress for her long cut tulle veil, and a trail of begonias extended from her bouquet of cream llowers. The Misses Ivis, Freda, and Nancy Manhire attended their sister. The two older bridesmaids wore frocks of Marina blue taffeta trimmed with cascade frills on the back of the skirts, and frilled shoulder capes were relieved in front with touches of pink. Their stitched picture hats to match were turned up at the back to show bandeaux of pastel shaded flowers, and pink begonias were arranged in their ax-mlets. Miss Nancy Manhire's_ frock of Marina blue taffeta was weighted at the hemline with folds of the material, frilling trimmed the shoulders, and a taffeta sash was knotted at the waistline. Her hat to match was finished with a spray of flowers across the front, and a stitched bow at the back, and she carried a posy of pink begonias. Mr L. Barnctt, the bridegroom's brother, was best man, and Messrs R. Macartney, the bridegroom's cousin, and Keith Manhire, the bride's brother, were groomsmen. Messrs Lawson Laine and R. Carter acted as ushers.

Mr and Mrs Manhire entertained their guests at the Winter Garden. Mrs Manhire's tunic frock of pottery blue moss crepe was relieved with white, and her hat to match was trimmed in front with a white winged mount. She carried lemon begonias. The frock worn by the bridegroom's mother was of black silk marocain. The black lace yoke and long cuffs of the sleeves were mounted on pink georgette, and touches of pink relieved her hat of black plush velour. Her bouquet was composed of pink begonias. When Mr and Mrs S. P. Barnett left for their wedding tour, the bride was wearing a smart frock of light saxe blue wool diagtrix, with trimmings of plaid wool crepe on the short, peplum, and at the neckline. Her hat to match was finished with an upstanding quill at the back. Mr and Mrs Barnett will make their home at Cashmere Hills. WILSON—BELL Many friends gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs W. M. Murgatroyd, Shirley, to witness the marriage of Flora Brownlee, eldest daughter of Mr and Mrs T. C. Bell, Christcluirch, to Roy Allan, youngest son of Mr and Mrs Wilson, Christcluirch. The Rev. Lawrence A. North performed the ceremony. The drawing-room was decorated with pink and apricot shaded dahlias and autumn foliage. The bride was escorted by her uncle, Mr Neville Bell. She wore a frock of magnolia crepe sandella, made with a cowled neckline and sleeves, and finished with a plaited girdle falling to the hem of the skirt. Her handembroidered veil of tulle was held with clusters of orange blossom, and she carried an armlet of roses shading from cream to apricot. The only attendant was the bride's sister, Miss Rena Bell, who wore a frock of eau-de-nil georgette fully flared from the waist, and finished at the neckline and sleeves with deep scalloped frills. She carried a posy of lemon and orange abutilons. Mr Naylor Wilson (Dunedin) attended his brother.

Mrs Murgatroyd. the bride's sister, who received the guests, was wearing a frock of old gold crepe de chine patterned in small scarlet floral design, and finished with a shoulder spray of scarlet balsam. The bridegroom's mot\cr wore a navy marocain frock patterned in spring design, and trimmed with oyster georgette. Her tailored coat had a large skunk collar, and her navy fur felt hat was turned up at the back, and finished with a chromium buckle. She carried a posy of red and white roses. For travelling, the bride wore a nigger brown silk crepe frock, a seven - eighths length coat, and a soft brown felt hat. She carried a skunk stole.

DANCE AT NEW BRIGHTON A successful dance was held by the New Brighton Amateur Athletic Club in the Masonic Hall on Saturday evening, when many guests were present from other clubs, including Kaiapoi and Rangiora. The organising committee was Mesdames M. Russell, L. C. Richards. V. Austin, and A. Thomas, Miss E. Hay, Messrs J. Hay, R. Russell, A. C. Boyd, A. Thomas. L. C. Richards, and L. Donohue. Music was provided by R. Bennett's orchestra. Among those present were Misses Joan Head, Nancy Broadley, Thelma Boyd, Noeline Chapman, Jean Murphy, Edna Wright, M. Howell Meryl Anton, Mary Syme, Hope Cholerton, N. Braudigan, N. Marriott, T. Burgess, L. Marriott, M. Stevens, H. Conway, and V. Coton, Messrs R. Cooper, A. L. Hay, W. Brooker, L. Hadley, T. Wetherall, S. Hadley, J. Vivian, A. McCutcheon, A. Dynes. J. Olliver, R. Fleete, L. Dickson, P. Knight, C. Jack. G. Jack, A. G. Donohue, F. H. Lancaster, A. G. Host, B. Lancaster, C. T. Sleeman, M. McCree, M. Cholerton, G. Duncan, N. Robinson, K. Lovell, and A. N. Wicks.

GIFT PARTIES A "kitchen" gift party was held at the home of Mr and Mrs T. L. Wright (Riccarton), in honour of Miss Monica Kelly, whose marriage will take place shortly. The programme included games, competitions, cards and music. Items were given by Misses W. Barrett, Ruth Parish, Messrs D. McKivett, A. Hunnibell, and F. Knipe. Amongt those present were Mr and Mrs T. L. Wright, Mr and Mrs W. Wilson, Mr and Mrs F. Knipe, Mr and Mrs D. McKivett, Mr and Mrs E. Velvin, Mr and Mrs W. McLaughlin, Mr and Mrs J. Kelly, Mr and Mrs A. Payne, Mr and Mrs F. Wilhelm, Mesdames McAdam, W. Colwill, E. Hack, Misses Monica Kelly, Fanny Wilhelm, May Hinton, Winifred Barrett, Jean Wilhelm, Ruth Parish, Thelma Hack, Gladys Hern, Eileen Wilhelm, Messrs A. Hinton, W. Kelly, T. Wilhelm, B. Dempsey, A. Hunnibell, J. Murray, W. Hack, S. Wilhelm, R. Hayes, and W. Dempsey.

Mrs E. Taylor was hostess at a "kitchen" gift party held at the home of Mrs T. T. Taylor (Hinau street, Riccarton), in honour of Miss Gladys Smith, whose marriage will take place shortly. During the afternoon several amusing competitions were held, the winners being Mesdames T. Harper, G. Milne, Misses G. Smith, C. Wood, and O. Veitch.

Amongst those present were Miss Gladys Smith, Mesdames T. Harper, H. Cross, J. S. Evans (Fairton), E. Evans, C. Good, G. Milne, G. Hosking, P. Hosking, G. Bushby, N. Z. Merrett, H. Ruston, N. Knight, E. Eade, C. Adams, P. Pearce, F. Adams, J. Curie, H. Goodman, E. Taylor, and T. T. Taylor, Misses O. Evans (Fairton), E. Smith, T. Merrett, N. Ruston, A. McJannett, M. Evans, O. Veitch, P. Boyce, D. Tankard, E. Mulholland, M. Gibb, C. Wood, and J. Taylor.

A kitchen and pantry gift party, in honour of Miss Elsie Thorne, who is to be married shortly to Mr Donald Ross, was given by Mrs J. McDougall at her residence, High street, Kaiapoi, on Wednesday evening. The hostess was assisted by her daughter, Miss Clarice McDougall, and her daughter-in-law, Mrs J. W. A. McDougall. Musical items were given by Mrs R. Ogilvie and Miss E. Thorne, and amusing competitions were won by Mrs Ogilvie, Miss Thorne, and Miss Mcllrec. The guest of honour received many useful gifts for her future home.

Those present were Miss Elsie TlTorne, Mrs J. McDougall, Mrs J. W. A. McDougall, Mrs F. Thorne, Mrs A. Pearce, Mrs L. B. Evans, Mrs R. Ogilvie, Mrs L. L. Wilson, Mrs J. S. Baker, Misses Clarice McDougall, Eileen Tumbull, S. E. Evans, L. McIlrce, P. Pearce, N. Hunt, and A. Tourell.

Miss Nessie Jones, whose marriage will take place at Easter, was the guest of honour at a flag bridge party given by Mr and Mrs Francis Curtis at their home, "Knaresborough," Kilmore street.

The drawing-room was decorated with gold and pale yellow autumn flowers.

The guests, each of whom brought a "kitchen" gift for Miss Jones, were Mr and Mrs A. J. Jones, Misses Irene Lcggett, Rhona Atmore, Bertha and Jean Frizzell, Messrs George Frizzell, T. Prosser, and L. Lindley.

A "kitchen" gift party, in honour of Miss Elsie Ward, who is to be married shortly, was given by Mrs C. T. McAloon and Mrs Wolfreys at Mrs McAJoon's home, Murray Aynsley Hill.

Those present were Mesdames C. T. McAloon, M. M. Wolfreys, C. Handisides, E. H. Topliss, C. Ward, A. Ward, T. Perry, W. Wills, F. Crowle, L. Hensley, Misses Elsie Ward, Lily Ward, Dorothy Brien, Mona Blair, Emily TUleyshort, Gwen Nolan, Kathleen Gillum, Agnes Gillum, Avis Ward, Mary Martin, M. Sheehan, Irene Gillum, Daisy Grenfell, Eileen Galvin, Josephine Gilvin, May Ward, Alma Bower, and Mona Vincent. Miss E. Ward was also entertained by a number of girl friends and presented with a crystal salad bowl and servers. Mrs McAloon's home on Murray Aynsley's Hill was kindly lent for the occasion. Games, competitions, and musical items were enjoyed. Amongst those present were Mesdames M. M. Wolfreys, C. T. McAloon, E. Topliss, W. Wills, Nolan, Misses Elsie Ward, L. French, Dorothy Brien, May Ward. Alice Goodman, Gwen Nolan, Avis Ward, Lily Ward, Jenny McKc-nzie, Florence Stiles, Mary Frost, Molly DufTield, Peggy Brooke-Taylor, Emily Tillyshort, and Doris Welch. To honour Miss Phyllis Comber, whose marriage will take place shortly, a "kitchen" gift party was given by Miss Eileen Collett (Armagh street). Musical items were given by Mr and Mrs J. Wilson. Those present were Mesdames Comber, Collett, Telford, 'Wilson, Misses Phyllis Comber, D. Comber, Sluce (2), S. Brittan, Young, M. Hetrick, R. O'Brien. L. Scott, Messrs Wilson, Andrews, and Sluce.

CARD PARTY AND DANCE A 500 card party and dance in aid of St. Peter's Catholic Church was held in the Beckenham Bowling Club's pavilion. There was a large attendance and a very enjoyable time was spent. The success of the function was largely due to the efforts of the promoters, Mesdames M. Walsh, and T. O'Connor, and Mr R. G. Goldstone. Winners of the competitions were Miss G. Turner, Mr A. Glackin, and Mr J. Walsh. A Monte Carlo dance was won by Miss G. Anderson and Mr W. Ensor.

Those present included Dr. Kennedy, Mesdames T. H. Piper, J. Siegert, J. A. Readman, Gates, J. Evans, E. Heard, Reddington, Mackay, Barrett, Blogg, Hastings, Watts, Hawkins, Welsh, J. Scanlan, Morrissey, Mcintosh, Gillum, I. Reynolds, Morton, Keenan, G. Anderson, Cowper, Elliott, Misses Jean Readman, Dorice Reynolds, Joyce O'Malley, Molly Goldstone, Lucy Goldstone, Patricia Tobin, Mar.iorie Tobin, Nellie Geohegan, Ella Metcalfe, Molly Crowther, Irene Crowther, Diana Cowper, Dorothy Selby, Amy Walsh, Pascoe, Mannion, G. Turner, Patricia Knowles, Hone, Mae Harrington, Lorna Hawkins, Colleen Peoples, Stella Peoples, Eileen Hawkins, Margaret Ross, Mona Gee, Nellie Flannery, Joan Blogg, Peggy Hurley, Norma Collett, Kathleen Edmonds, Eileen Vintier, Molly Ferguson, Elizabeth Henderson, A. Kresse, Edna Morrissey, Margaret Sinclair. Messrs R. G. Goldstone, T. O'Connor, W. J. Dobbs, C. P. Goldstone, T. Young, P. J. Amodeo, J. Evans, Reddington, Gordon Douglas, Mackay, Morrison, J. Walsh, W. Ensor, Drummond Ever,itt, Cowper, Morrissey, Morrissey, jun., J.

Walsh, Smyth, Kelly, Ross, Peoples, Jakes, Smith, M. Peoples, A. Glackin, Robson, Glasonbury, Keenan, Morton, Walter Clark, James Crowlher, Victor Crowther, Selwyn Bradbury, Peter Blythe, and Bruce Morton. PRESENTATION PARTY Members of the Linwood Croquet Club held a pleasant afternoon tea party in the club's pavilion, Stanmore road, when Mrs Tustin (captain) and Mrs Burgess (secretary), were the guests of honour. Mr Brown, secretary of the Linwood Bowling Club, made presentations to both ladies, and spoke of the good work they had done for the club. Amongst those present were Mesdames Burgess, Tustin, Coleman, Gillespie, Brown, Dartin, Lee, Boddington, Wilson. Harvey, McClurg, Rowe, Timbrell. Shirtcliffe, Carter, Tutton, Neil. Whittmgton, Hampton, Caulter Wing, and J. Brown, VISITORS TO CHRISTCHURCH Now City Hotel: Mrs Perry S. Hobbs and Misa Katharine M. Hobba (Ohio, United States), and Miss J. Horton (Blenheim) Federal Hotel: Mr and Mrs W. \V. Axlcy (North Auckland), Misses M. and W. Buddenklau (Methven), Mr and Mrs A, Oldfield (Hanmer Springs), and Mr and Mrs Hill (Taranaki). Warner's Hotel: Mrs and Miss Fair Mr and Mrs K. H. Howard, Mrs M. E. Thorpe, and Mrs L. P. Wilson (Wellington), Dr. and j Mrs Foote and Master Foote (West-port-), and Mr and Mrs G. Stafford Matthews (Auckland). United Service Hotel: Mr and Mrs F. Williams (London). Clarendon Hotel:. Mr and Mrs Crockett (Auckland).

WOMEN WAR WORKERS ANNUAL REUNION ARRANGED At a meeting of the committee of the Canterbury Branch of the New Zealand Women War Workers' Association, arrangements were made for the annual reunion. It was decided that the function should be held at the Canterbury Women's Club on Wednesday, April 24, at 7.45 p.m. The chairwoman explained that in the past it had been customary to hold the reunion on the Saturday before Anzac Day, but this year that Saturday was the day following Good Friday and consequently It was thought better to hold. the function on the following Wednesday. She expressed the hope that there would be a large attendance of members at the reunion.

The meeting was attended by Miss F. Wilson, R.R.C. (president). Mesdames W. Brown, J. L. Hay, Dr. Jessie Scott, Misses M. Nixon, L. Wilson, and C. Rogers, and Mrs W. E. Wright (honorary secretary).

Mrs J. S. Hughes presided at the monthly meeting of the BarrhUi Women's Institute held in the schoolroom. It was agreed to enter a team in the drama festival arranged by the Mid-Canterbury Federation. The roll-call, "Impromptu speeches," caused much amusement. Competitions resulted: Prettiest hand-made handkerchief, Miss Rita Drew 1, Mrs T. Maw 2; sponge roll, Mrs W. Toon 1. Miss G. Simpkins 2. The social hour competition was won by Miss Greta Smith. Miss Rita Drew was hostess.